STEM University Preparation Program (STEM UPP)

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“Everyone has a stake in improving STEM education. Inspiring all our students to be capable in math and science will help them contribute in an increasingly technology-based economy, and will also help America prepare the next generation of STEM professionals—scientists, engineers, architects and technology professionals—to ensure our competiveness.”Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education

University of California, Irvine's STEM University Preparation Program (STEM UPP) prepares university and high school students for university level work in STEM subjects.

Offered entirely online, this summer program consists of modules covering pre-calculus, pre-chemistry, pre-physics and pre-biology. The first step is to complete a FREE diagnostic exam that helps students identify gaps in their STEM knowledge and skills. Based on the results of the exam, students can then choose the modules best-suited to their individual needs.

As a leading research institution, the University of California, Irvine is committed to developing innovative programs to serve undergraduate students. It is in this context that this program is being executed in coordination with the UC Irvine School of Education, which will evaluate the programs and associated student outcomes.